Management of Femur Fracture using Simple Intramedullary Steinmann Pin and Orthopedic Cerclage Wire in a Dog
Management of Femur Fracture using Simple Intramedullary Steinmann Pin and Orthopedic Cerclage Wire in a Dog
Krishna Adhikari1, Suman Poudel1 and Manoj K. Shah2
ABSTRACT
A 14-month-old, non-descript and intact male dog was brought to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital with a history of being hit by a vehicle, followed by limping and holding of the right hind limb. The radiographic x-ray image of the affected limb revealed a closed, diaphyseal, overriding, oblique femur fracture. The dog underwent open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) using a simple intramedullary (IM) Steinmann pin and orthopedic cerclage wire. The dog was regularly examined postoperatively for evaluation of wound and fracture healing and return to functional mobility of the limb. The radiographic and physical examination on the 12th week showed cortical union, no signs of fracture lines, and absence of bridging callus on the alignment, with the dog being able to walk normally and bear proper weight on the affected limb, respectively. The IM Steinmann pin was removed from the affected limb in the 20th week following pin migration.
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